Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has commiserated with families of the five forest guards killed as they repelled a midnight attack on their position in Nuku community of Kaiama Local Government Area.
AbdulRazaq commends their bravery and patriotism, which saw the forest guards fiercely neutralising dozens of the terrorists during the unfortunate incident.
Alhaji Bashir Adigun
Special Adviser on Media to the Governor made the information available in a press statement in Ilorin on Friday.
The Governor says the incident again underscores the threats that the terrorists pose to the local communities and urges the military high command to tweak their strategies in the fight against the bad faith actors.
“I commend the efforts of the security agencies in this theatre and urges them to do more.
“Nothing can truly compensate for the ultimate sacrifice that the fallen guards have made on our behalf. Our sincere condolences go to the families and communities of the forest guards. They will forever remain our heroes.
“We are, nevertheless, committed to supporting their families. I pray that Almighty God repose their beautiful souls and give us victory over these terrorists,” Abdulrazaq said.
The Governor has meanwhile constituted the Kwara State Security Strategy Committee comprising of Kwara-born retired military generals and top security officers.
The committee consists of retired Maj. Gen. G. A. Wahab (chairman); Maj. Gen. Yemi Abidoye; Maj. Gen. Abubakar Ndalolo; Rear Admiral Aliyu Lawal; Air Commodore A.S.A. Buhari; AIG Aderemi Opadokun; and Lt. Col. W. A. Lawal.
The Permanent Secretary (General Services) Shuaib Abdulganiyu (FCIA) will serve as the Secretary of the Committee.
